UA Tech Float

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Happy Valley, OR

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $19.29 - $19.87 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Description

Location: Hillsboro Clackamas, and Tigard.

Note: This is a float position covering three locations: Hillsboro, Clackamas, and Tigard. Candidates must hold a valid driver's license and be prepared to travel to any of these locations.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Perform urine toxicology specimen retrieval following program procedures including strict adherence to protocols for testing same or differing genders.

• Provide high level of professional service including demonstration of respect for patients' privacy and creation of an atmosphere of dignity and patient safety. Interact with patients and staff in a professional and respectful manner

• Organize workflow to ensure efficient and accurate testing. Assure chain of custody compliance prior to submission for testing.

• Ensure compliance with quality control and quality improvement protocols to affect highest quality patient care.

• Order and maintain stock of UA testing materials following purchase policies.

• Complete data entry requirements as may be required by program.

• Schedule patient UAs from using data gleaned from EMR and disseminate information to supervisor.

• Assure patient confidentiality in accordance with CFR 42 and HIPAA.

• Collaborate with supervisor and team members to address quality of service issues and to implement internal quality improvement projects or monitoring.

• Maintain and update technical knowledge skills by actively participating in supervision and attending in-service instructions.

• Achieve outcomes using methods that align with CODA's mission and values:

• Communicate accurately and positively about recovery and the use of evidence-based treatments.

• Use data and science to identify barriers, overcome obstacles, and inform decisions.

• Be financially responsible; avoid waste, document accurately, seek new opportunities to serve.

• Demonstrate compassion and respect for others.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Must have a drivers license

• A minimum of one year work experience in a clinical, medical, residential, office, or similar work environment as a member of a work team.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Ability to be attentive to and identify high risk situations, communicating with the appropriate channels in a timely manner.

• Ability to intervene in such a way that demonstrates sensitivity and respect while keeping a clear line of communication between supervisor and treatment team.

• Ability to demonstrate a non-judgmental and respectful attitude with patients at all times.

• Recognize and respect cultural and personal differences in interactions with patients.

• Demonstrated verbal and written skills adequate for communicating specimen collection, handling specimens, maintaining patient records, and communicating with team members.

• Demonstrate knowledge of accepted principles of patient record management.

• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to adhere to established principles of patient safety.

• Ability to maintain professional communications and boundaries while managing complex situations and interacting with individuals diagnosed with substance use or co-occurring conditions.

• Ability to utilize both oral and written communications skills to effectively communicate with patients, co-workers, community resources, supervisors, and various other individuals encountered in the course of performing work while maintaining patient confidentiality and establishing professional rapport.

Ability to operate a computer, utilize basic MS Office programs, and effectively navigate and maintain patient records in an electronic medical records system